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Professional Autonomy test
Discover your ideal level of autonomy, decision making, and responsibility at work.
- It's free
- It's quick: just a few targeted questions
- Immediate results
- Based on Self-Determination Theory
Guidance test: based on Deci and Ryan's Self-Determination Theory.
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Discover your ideal level of autonomy and responsibility.
How do you prefer to manage your work projects?
What you can do after the test
Identify your level
Discover the degree of autonomy that makes you feel best: high self-management, structured guidance, or balance.
Increase empowerment
Use the results to build an environment that values ownership, initiative, and responsibility.
Improve motivation
Autonomy is one of the most powerful drivers of intrinsic motivation and satisfaction.
This page has been reviewed by Federica Cavicchi
Work and organizational psychologist, specialized in guidance and human resource development.
Professional Autonomy: the need for self-determination
Professional autonomy is not just a benefit, it's a fundamental psychological need. Research shows that people with high autonomy are more motivated, creative, satisfied, and performant. Autonomy doesn't mean isolation, but empowerment and responsibility.
This test helps you identify your ideal level of autonomy, understand whether you prefer high self-management or more structured guidance, and build a work environment that values ownership, initiative, and growth.
Frequently asked questions about Professional Autonomy
What is professional autonomy?
Professional autonomy is the degree of decision-making freedom, self-management, and responsibility a person has in their work. It includes the ability to make decisions, manage time, solve problems, and take ownership without constant supervision.
Why is professional autonomy important?
Autonomy increases intrinsic motivation, engagement, satisfaction, creativity, and performance. According to Self-Determination Theory, it's one of three fundamental psychological needs along with competence and relatedness.
How is professional autonomy developed?
Autonomy is developed through progressive delegation, skill development, mutual trust with leadership, exposure to complex decisions, constructive feedback, and gradual assumption of responsibility.
Does autonomy mean working alone?
No, autonomy is not isolation. It means having decision-making freedom and responsibility while maintaining collaboration and alignment with team and organizational goals. It's empowerment, not individualism.
How long does the test take?
The test takes about 4 minutes. The questions explore different dimensions of autonomy: decision making, self-management, initiative, responsibility, and work preferences.
What can I do with the results?
The results will help you identify your ideal level of professional autonomy and receive concrete suggestions to build a work environment that values empowerment, ownership, and responsibility.